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BEST OF 2011: The font that should not be on your résumé—and other tips for job seekers

This week, PR Daily is counting down the 25 most-popular stories on the site in 2011. This story, which first appeared August, is No. 21. To see the original version, with all of the reader comments, click here.
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Times, they are a’changin’. Actually, make that Times New Roman.

What was once the default font of choice is now seen as lackluster, lazy, and difficult—three words we’re sure you wouldn’t put on your résumé.

The following infographic from Colorado Technical University recommends using a font that’s more easily readable, such as Georgia.

It also suggests you break out the old storyboards and weave a theme into your C.V. to paint a better picture of yourself for potential employers

We suggest a create-your-own-adventure style résumé, but that’s just us.